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HUNTERS PARK 2016 MEETING SCHEDULE *ALL FOLLOWING MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT 6:30 PM*
ANNUAL MEETING: January 28, 2016 at 7:30 PM February 11, 2016 March 10, 2016 April 14, 2016 May 12, 2016 June 9, 2016 July 14, 2016 August 11, 2016 September 8, 2016 October 13, 2016 November 10, 2016 December 8, 2016 (Annual Meeting for 2017: January 26, 2017 at 7:30 PM)
DECEMBER YARDS OF THE MONTH
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING BEAR CREEK BEAUTIFUL! Family at 15602 Stoney Fork Family at 15659 Fern Basin
MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD
2016 HPCA BOARD ELECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDATES Terry Martin, is seeking re-election. Terry has lived in our neighborhood since 1991 and has served on our Board since 2005. Carol Harless was recently appointed to fill a vacated position and is seeking election to our Board. Carol is employed with KISD and has been a resident in Bear Creek since 1989. FRIENDLY SAFETY REMINDER Residents, please be sure that your house numbers are clearly visible from the street. Police, fire and ambulance personnel need to be able to locate your home in the event of an emergency! KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN! Residents, please keep streets clean in front of your home along the curb area; free from leaves, mud and debris, in order to avoid unnecessary flooding.
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HUNTER’S PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Officers Gayle Minto - President Judy VanDyke Amy Matthias Shelly Schmitz - Treasurer Terry Martin - Secretary/Assistant Treasurer Legal Counsel - Michael Gainer
Please call HPCA OFFICE at 281-463-1216 to reach a board member.
PURPOSE OF HUNTER’S PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Hunter’s Park Community Association handles the financial and legal affairs of the subdivision. Each lot owner is required to pay an annual maintenance fee which is used to pay street lights; pay taxes on and maintain the common areas, such as the swimming pools, tennis courts, etc.; pay for security; and pay legal expenses incurred to enforce the deed restrictions. The Board meets every other month at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the community building. Residents are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to place an item on the agenda should call the HPCA office in advance. The Annual Meeting of Members is held on the 4th Thursday of January. Members hold three year staggered terms and are elected. The election process is as follows: 1) Mail in ballots will be mailed out with the Annual Maintenance fee statements. 2) Voting in person will begin on the 1st Monday after the Annual Meeting ending on the following Saturday at 7pm.
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Office Phone: 281 463-1216 Office Hrs: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon- Fri. Closed Weekends and Major Holidays HPCA employs two workers to provide coverage for the office. Every effort is made to have one of the two employees in the office at all times. Occasionally business of the association may require us to be out of the office for a short period of time. If we are out of the office when you call or if you call after hours, please leave a message on the answering machine and your calls will be returned as soon as possible during office hours.
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DEED RESTRICTIONS Deed restrictions are strictly enforced by Hunter’s Park Community Association. Copies of the restrictions are available at the association’s office or by mail (call 281 463-1216). Complaint forms are included in every Bear Creek Newsletter for your convenience. The association’s office verifies complaints and writes letters to violators. HPCA will initiate legal action when warranted, to enforce the deed restrictions. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL You must submit any plans for improvements or modifications of your home to the Hunter’s Park Community Association Office. Your plans will be checked to insure that they comply with the deed restrictions. This includes re-roofing, playforts (8 ft. height limit), temporary storage buildings, etc. Please call the office at 281 463-1216 if you need any additional help or assistance. SECURITY Hunter’s Park Community Association provides additional security currently through a contract with Commissioners Court for four Harris County Constables. HPCA also hires off-duty deputies on an as-needed basis for additional coverage. Please call the Constable’s Office at 281 463-6666 to report any suspicious person, activity or for vacation watch. There is a voluntary $2.00 security contribution on the M.U.D. #6 water bill that goes to each homeowner. The voluntary contributions can only be used to pay for security. This contribution enables HPCA to provide more coverage without raising maintenance fees. Judy - Security Directory - HPCA - (281) 463-1216
Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be bundled in lengths no greater than 4 feet, with no branch diameter exceeding 3 inches. Items that will be picked up, such as: appliances, furniture, carpet (up to 1 room, rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds), cardboard boxes (flattened). Refrigerators and freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed. Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. Do not dispose of these items in a container that is not visible to WCA personnel. If you need a special pickup, please call WCA. Customer Service: 281-368-8397
WATER BOARD Mike Kerr - 713-822-6654 Wayne Rouse - 281-463-9377 Ray DeBock - 281-550-2717 Gary Goodart - 281-550-8823 Jim Yuhnke - 281-463-4899 xxxxxxx The Water Board is a tax assessing board that levies water and sewer taxes and hires a Tax Assessor Collector to collect them. Severn Trent Services was hired by the Water Board to manage the utility district and they can assist you if you have any problems. The Board meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building. Members hold staggered 4 year terms and are elected the 1st Saturday in April at the Bear Creek Community Building.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
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NEW RESIDENTS The HPCA office has a new resident package available at the office or by mail. Please call 281 463-1216 and we will be happy to send the information to you!
WASTE CORPORATION OF TEXAS (WCA) WCA collects our trash on Tuesdays and Fridays. Poly-carts, heavy trash and extra bags or items will be picked up on both days. Recycling picked up on Tuesdays only. The homeowner’s maintenance fee does not pay for garbage pick-up. You must call CWA to start service. Poly-carts and recycling bins are provided free of charge to homeowners or residents. When regular pick-up falls on a holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, the pick-up will be made on the next regular scheduled pick up day. If your recycling day falls on a holiday it will be picked up the next week on your normal scheduled recycle day. WCA will collect for recycling, papers, plastics, aluminum and tin cans that are placed in the recycling bin. If items exceed container capacity, please place them adjacent to the bin. If you find items left in the bin, that are not recyclable, please dispose of the items in your polycart.
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Repairs: Street Lights Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 (to report non-functioning light, give address and pole # off of pole needing repair) Street Repair 281-353-8424 (streets and curbs owned/maintained by Harris County) U. S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 1-800-275-8777 Utilities Severn Trent Services (HCUD#6) water/sewer 281-579-4500 (24 hour emergency:) 281-398-8211 Centerpoint Gas 713-659-2111 To report gas leaks & explosions 713-659-3552 Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 Harris Ct Pct 4 Community Assistance: (for roadway/stop signs etc. county issures 281-353-8424 Help Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Hot Lines: Battered Women & Children’s Hotline (Wires-24) Crisis Hotline (24 Hours) Harris County Children’s Protective Servs.(24) Poison Control (24 hours) Rabies Control Rape Crisis (24) Suicide Prevention (24 hours) Women’s Information & Referral Exchange Service
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KEEP BEAR CREEK BEAUTIFUL!
Homeowners and residents, please store your polycarts, recycle bins and all other items out of public view. Trash should be put out the night before or day of pickup and polycarts should be promptly removed same day as pickup. Let’s keep our neighborhood beautiful!
HPCA INFORMATION
Please be advised that any architectural control requests, i.e., paint colors, roofs, structures, etc., must go through the HPCA Office. Decisions are usually made within 10 business days. Office service hours for residents are M-F, 9 AM to 4 PM and we can usually answer your questions or concerns immediately. If you call during non-office hours, leave a message and your call will be returned during business hours. If you wish to have a Board Member call you, please contact the HPCA office with details.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
For extra security, our subdivision has a contract with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Department. Notify the Constables immediately at 281-463-6666 if you see any suspicious persons, vehicles or activities. Please, if possible, obtain license plate numbers, color, make and model of vehicle. Description of person(s). Was suspicious person walking, riding a bike? - location - as much information as possible will be helpful! Vacation Watch - This informs our Deputies that you are on vacation. Please call the Constable’s Dept. at 281-463-6666 in the event you will be out of town to set up your vacation watch.
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If you have a problem with a neighbor’s dog constantly barking, you should first contact the pet owner and make them aware of the problem. In the event that doesn’t work, you should then contact the Constables at 281-463-6666 to file a complaint.
LOOSE OR LOST PETS & DOG BITES
Contact Harris County Animal Control at 281-999-3191 or 3194.
LEASH LAW
Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal. Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question
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2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not have access to sidewalk or street.” While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet. Please remember that cats fall under the same laws as dogs and must be licensed and kept restrained when not on the premises of the owner. We’ve been told that spreading moth balls in flower beds might keep cats away. To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained please contact: Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666 Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191 Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section 2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588 www.countypets.com
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review the regulations regarding permit requirements at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website. The form can be printed for mailing with the applicable fee from the website. For more info, call the Alarm Detail office at 713-755-4600 during normal business hours.
STREET LIGHTS OUT?
Contact Centerpoint Energy at 713-207-2222. You will need to give the address where the pole is located and provide the stenciled number on the front of the pole. You may also report the outage on the website at: www.centerpointenergy.com/outage.
GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY
• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water than from lack of food. • Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. • Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. • Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting. • Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in. • Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to crown. • House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases
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and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias. • Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. • Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying. • Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted. • Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. • Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses. • Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. • Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% humus, including rotted manure. • Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water. Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms.
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Jan. 5th: Students return, Spring Semester begins/Regreso a clases Jan. 6th: College Spirit Day!/Día de Espíritu de Colegio Jan. 8th: Report cards go home/ Tarjeta de calificaciones va a casa Jan. 11th: Cougar Pride Celebration/ Celebración de Puma 8:20 AM Jan. 18th: Martin Luther King Day-School Holiday!/Día de Martin Lutero-Día festivo. No hay clases. Jan. 21st: School Spirit Night-Dairy Queen/Noche de espíritu escolar-Dairy Queen Jan. 22nd: Men who Mentor-KISD Sport Education Complex 7:30-9 AM/Hombres que aconsejan-KISD Sport Education Complex 7:30-9 AM Jan. 25th: Science Fair Projects Due/Último día de entrega de Proyectos de la feria científica Jan. 27th: Science Fair Judging/Evaluciones Feria Cientifica Jan. 28th: PTA Meeting 5:30 PM; STEAM Night 6-7:30 PM/ Reunión de Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA) 5:30 PM; Noche de “STEAM” 6-7:30 PM Feb. 1st: Cougar Pride Celebration/Celebración de Puma 8:20 AM Feb. 2nd: 100th day of school!/100 Dias escolares! Feb. 3rd: College Spirit Day!/Día de Espíritu de Colegio Feb. 9th: Progress Reports go home/Reporte de progreso va a casa Feb. 11th: Spirit Night-Fajita Willies/Noche de espíritu escolar-Fajita Willies
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On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, Hailey Williams signed for her Track Scholarship at Memphis University. In attendance were her parents, Mr. Harvey Williams and Mrs. Lia Williams, her siblings, her Grandfather Neil Thompson, her coaches from high school and community leagues, her friends and administrative staff. The family is extremely proud of Hailey and cannot wait to see her future unfold before their very eyes.
PET HOTLINE NEWS
A very important thing you can do is have a collar with some form of ID and your phone number on it. Pet stores have special ID’s for your pets. Many pet owners are now “chipping” the pets. If found and taken to a vet they can scan chip and find the owner. If your pet has a rabies tag, the vet has your name and #. The first thing I ask a caller is “does the pet have ID on it.” If it does, I will help contact the # on the ID and get the pet to it’s owner ASAP. Or the owner can pick up their lost pet. Having an ID on a pet makes life easier for all. Marie Nugent - 281-859-1104
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ECI Project TYKE is a year round Early Childhood Intervention program (ECI) in the Katy Independent School District that specializes in working with children who need extra help. The program provides developmental services to children who may need assistance in attaining developmental milestones or who may have a disability. Services are provided to children from birth to three where they live, learn or play. ECI Project TYKE develops a supportive partnership with families by providing educational and emotional supports, which enriches the daily routines and relationships that will enable their child to reach his or her maximum potential. Anyone (parent, family, friend, caregiver, professional) can refer a child to ECI Project TYKE. If you know a child under the age of 3 who needs assistance in at least one area of development or who has a medical diagnosis or condition impacting his or her development, please call ECI Project TYKE 281-237-6647 or make a referral on our website www.katyisd.org. ECI services are available statewide to help families. Early is best!!!!!
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LONG TIME DEERFIELD VILLAGE RESIDENT INDUCTED INTO THE TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME November 14th, 2015, of this year Roger “Ramsey” Corkill, a Deerfield Village Resident since 1989 was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The induction was held at the Marriot North in Round Rock, TX. Roger started his career just out of the famed 82nd Airborne Division in 1969. After a successful Radio career on the air from Texas to North Carolina and Virginia Beach, he went to work for MCA Records and spent the next twenty years there. As Senior Southwest Regional Promotion Director he was chosen to introduce a new young country singer to radio on a radio promotional tour that started in San Antonio, his name was George Strait and as they say, “the rest is history.” Roger, was also involved in the early musical career of Reba McEntire, Mark Chesnutt, Lee Greenwood, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Wariner, Lyle Lovett, John Conlee and Tracy Byrd. He also was privileged to work with Vince Gill, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Jimmy Buf fett, The Bellamy Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn and many more. Roger is doing Independent Record Promotion for the Texas Charts by sharing his many years in the music business with you and upcoming artists. Roger says it’s been a wonderful and exciting ride all these years with many great memories to cherish. He is quick to add he could not have done it without his family, Connie Marie, wife of 44 years, 3 sons, Roger II, Joshua Lee and Nick Shane and daughter-in-laws Lara, Monica and Marita and six grandchildren, Gracie, Isabelle, Luke, Max, Kaylee and Miles. The ride continues with another granddaughter, Kendall Marie joining the Corkill’s in April of 2016
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If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. DISCLAIMER Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.
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PRESCHOOLS CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT Cornerstone United Methodist Church Preschool has been serving the Copperfield area since 1985. Cornerstone is a State Licensed facility operating five half days a week. We offer programs for children 18 months through five-year-old preschoolers. All children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion or nationality.
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COPPERFIELD CHURCH WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL Copperfield Church’s Weekday Preschool program will begin registering for the 2016-2017 school year in February. Our currently enrolled families and Copperfield Church members will register on January 28th. Registration will open to the general public on Wednesday, February 10th. For those interested in seeing the facility, tours will be given at 10:30 AM on the following Tuesdays: January 19th, January 26th and February 2nd. Children ages 12 months through 5 years of age will learn of God’s love through Bible stories, prayer, Bible activities, arts, crafts, music and playtime. The 4 and 4/5 year old classes use the ABEKA curriculum and other sources. You may call us at 281-853-9658 for more information. The church is located at 8350 Highway 6 North.
ST. CUTHBERT SCHOOL 2016-2017 REGISTRATION St. Cuthbert Episcopal School’s 2016-2017 registration will start on February 2nd at 8 AM and will continue each day during school hours until all of our spots are full. We offer 2, 3 or 5 day classes for students, ages 18 months - 5 year olds. St. Cuthbert School is now offering a Bridge to Kindergarten class for the 2016-2017 school year. Our bridge program is designed for children who are not quite ready for kindergarten. We recognize the need to engage children with summer or fall birthdays who are five years old, entering Kindergarten or First grade the following school year, however still need a bit more time before entering a rigorous learning environment. The development of the essential building blocks allows children to succeed at
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learning with greater ease and confidence; by helping them bridge the academic and social gaps necessary to be positive and productive classroom leaders. Our school hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM-2 PM and Friday 9 AM-12 noon. The program provides a loving, Christian environment offering the children weekly chapel, as well as music/movement, library and computer classes. Our curriculum includes Handwriting Without Tears, reading and math. The program is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or faith. St. Cuthbert School is NAEYC accredited. For questions or more information, contact Lynda or Dana at 281-463-1912 or visit our web site st.cuthbert.org. St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road at Queenston.
BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017 Public registration for BCUMCS will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 9:15 AM at the school campus. Bear Creek United Methodist Church School serves children from Infant/ Toddler through Kindergarten. Options for a two day, three day or four day class are offered at most age levels. Kindergarten is five days. Our Kindergarten class offers a special year of magic with small student/teacher ratios, individualized instruction and many special events and units of study. In addition, we offer a Transition or Bridge class for children who need an additional year to grow before entering Kindergarten. Bear Creek United Methodist Church School has been a leading preschool in this community for more than 30 years. We offer a developmentally appropriate program for children in a Christian environment. We currently have a very limited number of openings for students beginning in January 2016. Please call us to join now and qualify for our pre-registration in January for currently enrolled students. Public registration for the 20162017 school year will be February 10, 2016. Please call the school office at 281-463-2969 or email BCUMCS at school@ bearcreekumc.org for more information or to schedule a school tour. Additional information can be found on our website, www.bcumcs.org.
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Open House and Adult Learning Elim Christian School invites you to their Open House for parents and students between 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM on Thursday, January 28th. Learn more about a Christian school for students of all abilities in your neighborhood. Then, in the evening, come check our Adult Learning event from 7-8:30 PM. For more information about the school, check out our website at www. elimchristianschool.org and rsvp to Dianne.Hornor@elimchristianschool.org! More information about the Adult Learning will be online in mid-January.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Texas Christian School has been educating students for over 20 years. We serve the Cypress, Katy, Houston and surrounding areas. We want to invite you to our Annual Open House January 12th & February 11th at 6 PM to come and observe our astounding student’s accomplishments, meet the finest staff in all of Texas and tour our two beautiful campuses. TCS educates student’s ages 4 months - 12th grade using challenging curriculum, instilling character development and raising spiritual leaders. We look forward to meeting you and your family real soon! Located at 17810 Kieth Harrow, Houston, TX 77084. Phone 281-550-6060, website www.TexasChristianSchool.org.
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At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure they’ll go on together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s getting outside or helping the community. To learn more, Western Horizon Community invites you to join us on the following events:
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BOY SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COPPERHEAD DISTRICT
For 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, outdoor skills and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to: • Try new things. • Provide service to others. • Build self-confidence. • Reinforce ethical standards. Scouting provides a rewarding experience for boys ages 5 to 21. Scouting through the local Packs and Troops teach outdoor and life skills which help our youth Be Prepared. Your area is serviced by the BSA Sam Houston Area Counsel - Copperhead District which includes 23 Cub Scout Packs (boys 5 to 10 years old), 13 Troops (boys from 11 to 18 years old) and 10 Venturing units (boys and girls from 14 to 21). Our Units typically meet weekly.
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Other Community groups include: Autumn Creek Baptist Church, Beck and Masten Automotive, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Copperfield Church, Crossbridge Church, Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club, Deerfield Village HOA, LDS Bear Creek and Copperfield Wards, Middlegate Village HOA, Peace Community Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and Thornton Middle School.
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Young men between the ages of 11-18 are encouraged to visit Boy Scout Troop 61 at 7:00 PM Wednesday nights at Peace Community Church, 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, Texas, 77084. They will get a hands-on experience of what Scouting has to offer and have the opportunity to visit with the Scouts and their adult leaders to learn more about the things the troop has done during meetings and activities.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 573 Boy Scouts of America Troop 573 is chartered through Christ the
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HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested and your son is in 1st through 5th grade, please contact Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722. Bear Creek
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SPORTS BEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH SPORTS Registration forms are now available in our office or you can register online @ www.bearcreekchurch.tv/sports. If you have questions or would like more information you can contact us at 281-859-9900. Ask for Scott Denton (Baseball/Football), David Rutherford (Basketball/Football) or Linda Newhouse. You may also email rec@bcstaff.org, Scott.denton@bcstaff.org or David. rutherford@bcstaff.org.
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MEN’S OUTWARD FLAG FOOTBALL Come join men 18 yrs and older for our men’s Outward Flag Football league coming this spring. Practice/Games will be on Saturday afternoons around 2 PM. The league will have a tournament at the conclusion of the season. Evaluations for all players will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, March 14th, 15th and 17th from 6-7 PM and Saturday, March 19th from 10:30-11:30 AM. These will take place on the fields behind the church. Cost for the league will be $40 per player covering cost of officials and jersey. First games will be April 9th and season concludes on May 21st with tournament. Registration will begin in February.
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FORWARD BASKETBALL - HIGH SCHOOL GUYS Be a part of one of our basketball leagues. Practice/Games will be on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights. Evaluations to help set the teams will be February 29th, March 1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th & 10th from 6:30-8:30 PM in our Gym. Practices begin the week of March 21st and the league runs through May 5th. The cost of Forward Basketball is $25. Last year there was such a great response so register early and pay to reserve your spot. Registration will start February 1st.
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BASEBALL - T-BALL, COACH, MACHINE & KID PITCH We would like to invite children from 4 yrs. (as of Sept. 1, 2015) to 13 years old to join us as we enjoy another season of T-Ball, Coach, Machine and Kid Pitch. We look forward to teaching your children the skills and watching them enhance their abilities. We will offer several evaluations (skills assessment) days so we can check on their skill level and even out the teams. The first evaluation will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, February 22nd, 23rd and 25th, between 5-6:30 PM. The last evaluation will be Saturday, February 27th between 9-11 AM. It only takes a few minutes for us to run them through the drills and then we will contact each player the week before they begin practices. After Monday, February 29th, we cannot guarantee a place on a team. They will practice for one hour a week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Practices begin the week of March 21st and the league runs through May 21st. The early cost will be $80 for those registering before February 23rd. After February 23rd, the cost will be $90. Registration will begin January 1st.
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NORTHWEST FLYERS YOUTH TRACK CLUB FREE REGISTRATION BREAKFAST The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 29th Anniversary Season by hosting its annual free Registration/Orientation Breakfast on Saturday, February 6, 2016. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum, 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. All boys and girls who wish to join the team for the 2016 spring/summer track season must attend the orientation, which will be highlighted by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track & Field Olympic organization (USATF).
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NETBALL CLUBS Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join in, play and learn netball, Tuesday nights at The British School of Houston. We are also looking for interested players, adults and youth to play in a new Katy Netball club. No experience necessary. For more information, go to our facebook page, Houston Shooting Stars Netball Club or www.netballamerica.com or contact houstonnetball@netballamerica.com for further information.
CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION Cy-Fair Sports Association is having registration for baseball, football, cheerleading and soccer. Please see our website for more information www.cy-fairsports.org.
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BLOOD DRIVE Harris County Precinct Three, Commissioner Steve Radack and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Westside Service Center; 16635 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The Blood Drive will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and is open to the public. Call Neemesys Magee at 713-266-8193 to schedule an appointment.
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The 2016 Women’s Quarter Marathon is a women’s-only race to empower women and young girls through fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The route will start at Central Green Park, run through Cinco Ranch and back to Central Green Park where the post-race party will take place. The distance is a quarter of a marathon, which is 6.55 miles. The Mini-Quarter Marathon is 1.25 miles and is designed for girls under the age of 13 who also want to join the movement. Girls Inc. of Greater Houston’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold by developing programs of informal education that empowers girls to live and succeed in an inequitable world. For more information on the 2016 Women’s
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CONSIDERING A PRIVATE SCHOOL? Come explore the rich variety of private educational opportunities in your community! The 14th Annual Northwest Private School Preview will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 3 to 5 PM. This free event will give you the chance to visit with representatives from over twenty private, independent and parochial schools of the greater North West Houston area representing all grade levels. The preview will be held in the Schindledecker Building at D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA located on 19915 SH 249 @ Cypresswood Drive. This event is generously sponsored by Kid’s Directory, Community Impact Newspaper and G. Michael Photography. Attendees will receive a chance to win a $500 tuition voucher to use at one of the participating schools!
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On February 13, 2016, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) will hold its 8th Annual Salute to Our Heroes Gala at the Omni Hotel. Joe Myers Ford Lincoln is generously underwriting this gala that honors the brave men and women who have served to protect our freedom and liberty. Salute to Our Heroes has raised more than half a million dollars over the past seven years. Proceeds from this event have funded three endowed scholarships. CFEF was established in 1970 as a non-profit to raise money to fund a scholarship for high school graduates in the area. Over the past 45 years, the Foundation has grown tremendously through the efforts of the Board of Trustees and the generosity of the Cy-Fair Community. The Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to 1300 graduating seniors. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. Sponsorships and tickets are available for Salute to Our Heroes. Tickets: $100 individual, $50 veterans. For more information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at www. TheCFEF.org.
QUILT SHOW The Tri-County Quilt Guild will be hosting their Bi-Annual Judged Quilt Show, “If Quilts Could Talk” at The Berry Center on Friday, March 4th, 10 AM-5 PM and Saturday March 5th, 10 AM-4 PM. Come and view over 200 quilts from crafters in the area. The show will include vendors, “hands on” School House demos of quilting techniques, a Bed Turning presentation of two-color quilts, as well as raffle opportunities including the 60x60 quilt named “Hot Hostas” designed by Judy Niemeyer, using Kaffe Fassett and batik fabrics! The TCQG is a 501c3 organization that supports numerous charities and community services in our area. The entrance fee of $10 (under 12 free) helps to support our charity partners. Visit www.tcqgtx.blogspot.com for more information.
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HOUSTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER ASKS AUDIENCES, ‘WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?’ IN 2016 “What’s wrong with this picture?” is the playful theme and question attached to each show in Houston Family Arts Center’s (HFAC) 2016 season. Entering its 10th mainstage season, HFAC orchestrated a line-up of all-encompassing shows that highlight the theatre’s award-winning musical expertise, all while enveloping theatre experiences full of odd, zany, mystical and dramatic turmoil audiences love. The first half of the season as follows: • The Foreigner runs March 11-April 3, 2016. • Damn Yankees runs April 22-May 15, 2016. • Amadeus runs June 3-26, 2016.
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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
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Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2015-16 season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay online go to www.houstonaudubon. org. Owl Prowl dates are January 22, 2016 and February 12, 2016. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee is $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather.
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Designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5th) who are interested in investigating the natural world. Fee/reservations are required. Reserve at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or 713-464-4900. Hope you can join us for the fun! Topics for the spring include: January 21st: Howling Coyotes February 18th: Spiders Please park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive and enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate. Proceed down the path to the log cabin.
YOGA FOR THE BIRDS
A 1-hour yoga class suitable for all levels of experience is being offered at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. The class is taught by Shamron Johnson, a professional yoga instructor from Suntouch Yoga in Houston. The class will be held outdoors if the weather permits or if not, it will be inside the beautiful log cabin. Bring your own yoga mat, water and sunscreen if needed. Please donate $10 per class by cash or check to the nonprofit Houston Audubon Society to benefit bird conservation. Parking available at 440 Wilchester or in the Memorial Drive Methodist Church west parking lot at 12955 Memorial (enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed down the path to the log cabin). For more information, go to www.houstonaudubon.org.
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St. Cuthbert is located at 17020 West Road, Houston (the northeast corner of West and Queenston). For more information on any of our events, visit us at www.stcuthbert.org. St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church will hold their 15th annual Chili Cook-Off and Chili Bowl on Saturday, January 30th, from 12-2 PM. This event is open to the public. Come and sample our chilies and place your vote for your favorite and see if it becomes the grand prize winner. Then join the team for a fun game of football right on our front lawn. You are invited to St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 9th from 5:30-7 PM. We will eat pancakes and play bingo! Shrove Tuesday originated during the Middle Ages. Food items like meats, fats, eggs, milk and fish were regarded as restricted during Lent. To keep such food from being wasted, many families would have big feasts on Shrove Tuesday. The English tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove
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Tuesday came about as a way to use as much milk, fats and eggs as possible before Ash Wednesday began. In France, the consumption of all fats and fatty foods on this day coined the name “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras. You are invited to the Ash Wednesday services at St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church on February 10th at 6:30 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. All services have Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. The 4:30 PM service is designed for children and their families. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter.
THE FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 16710 FM 529, is sponsoring a monthly movie night where we have some dinner, watch a movie, and then discuss the movie and how it relates to our lives and God. Friends are always welcome. Cost is $3 to help cover dinner. January 8, 2016: Middle School January 22, 2016: High School
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AFTER SCHOOL CARE CLUB FOF, a Before & After School Program, is a ministry of Church and Preschool providing before/after school care for ages K-6th grade. CFISD bus service to those in the Holmsley Elementary School attendance zone. Hours available are 6:30 AM to bus pick up time and again from bus drop off to 6:30 PM. Upon arrival, After-School Children recite the Lord’s Prayer and ask God’s blessings before their afternoon snack provided by Club FOF. For those who wish to do their homework after school, study time is provided in the homework room. Children also have outdoor play in our spacious playground, as well as indoor activities in our full sized gym. Secured clock in/out system for safety.
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LIFEPATH CHURCH CLUB T3 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Lifepath Church is now enrolling for Club T3, our After-School Program for grades K-5th. Club T3 will be every Mon-Fri, 4-6 PM, following the CyFair School District Calendar. This is a Faith based program designed to Train, Teach and Tutor students with academic enrichment opportunities that include tutoring, daily devotions, reading clubs, running, b-ball, dance, music, gardening, providing healthy snacks and much more. Cost is $40 a month (subsidized by our Mission’s Ministry). Register online at www.lifepathhouston.com/after-school-programs.
LIVING THE PROMISE BIBLE STUDY
Living the Promise brings to Cypress TX Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesday nights in November at 7 PM at The Richard & Meg Weekly Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd Cypress TX 77433. Meet Televised & founding Pastor C. A. Griffin III for a Free Worship Experience and Teachings on the Gospel of Grace for the family to enjoy. 713-302-7325
CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH LADIES BIBLE STUDY
The women’s group will be viewing The Best Yes, by best-selling author and speaker, Lysa Terkeurst, of Proverbs 31 Ministries. If you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, do your best for your family and still find a little time for yourself, then this is the study for you. In this
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To learn more about our services, or to find a physician, visit cyfairhospital.com/maternity. six-session video-based study, Lysa uses her signature mix of transparency, Scripture-laced insight and “been there” humor to suggest usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day. SESSION TITLES: 1. Set Your Heart to Wisdom 2. Establish a Pattern of Wisdom 3. Practice Wisdom 4. Predetermine Your Best Yes 5. Avoid the Traps of People Pleasing 6. Build a Best Yes Legacy
TUESDAY EVENING LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY AT LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH
Please join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM, at Christ Covenant Church, 17000 Longenbaugh, Houston, TX, 77095, 281-463-6600. To register for the series, please go to www.christcov.net.
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Bible study using the book Becoming Myself-by author Stasi Eldredge. This bible study invites women into a journey to fully embrace God’s vision of who they are becoming. 7-9 PM. Second Thursdays in the library. Led by Pat Villarreal. YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every Thursday at 7 PM, The Bridge /Cypress. BIBLE STUDY: Revelation Each Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and 11 AM, adult students of the Bible investigate a new book of the Bible. Doug Krengel, the Senior Pastor, leads this study. All are invited. THE EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY - The community is invited to join in studying the book of Proverbs every Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM at Panera Bread (at 6 and FM 529). ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday at 10 AM in the Library. Materials Provided. Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah were written to call God’s people to repent of their sins, to ex-
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ercise justice among the oppressed and to look to the Messiah. In this study you will see how these prophets proclaim both Law and Gospel; apply their teachings to your own life and the life of the Church; rejoice in the hope of Christ’s second coming on the Last Day.
The Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study at Living Word Lutheran Church is informal, but with an emphasis on the Word of God. We invite you to join us. Weekly attendance is not mandatory. Come with your Bible when you are able to and please invite your friends and neighbors for some great study, sharing and fellowship. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday evenings in the Micah Room in the Administrative Building. Living Word is located at 3700 S Mason Road in Katy (the corner of Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway). A private Facebook page will be used to communicate information and facilitate discussion. If you would like to be added to the group, please email Selina at selinapon@gmail.com with your preferred email and phone number.
COPPERFIELD CHURCH SENIOR ADULTS
GAME DAY - The first Friday of the month - 10:00 AM 3:00 PM BIBLE STUDY - Wednesday - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM DAY TRIPS - Monthly - Schedule differs. For more info., www.copperfieldchurch.com or call 281-856-2273. WALKING GROUP (aka Holy Strollers) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ATTENTION: CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PERSONS
Did you know that on the second Friday of each month Bear Creek United Methodist Church provides a caring, Christian atmosphere for your loved one? The program, scheduled from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. This gathering provides free time for caregivers and includes crafts, chair exercises, word games, entertainment, lunch and more. Caregivers are also welcome to stay and join the fun. For more information or to register, please call the church office at 281-463-2330. Bear Creek United Methodist Church is located at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, near North Hwy. 6 and Kieth Harrow.
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• STRAW BALE GARDENING - In this class, Betty will show you a thrifty and versatile way to do your urban gardening! You will learn how to grow vegetables and herbs in an amazingly mud and weed free environment. This class will be held on Wednesday, January 20th, 3-4 PM. Please call to register. • MIS-MATCHED ART CLASS - Come and learn some amazing art techniques from Glenda, an experienced and talented artist. Learn Flop-Dropping, Scribble Drawing and Negative Water Coloring techniques. Class will begin on Thursday, January 19th, 9:3011:30 AM, for four (4) weeks. Please call to register. • BEGINNING TAI CHI - Want to learn Tai Chi? Get step-by-step instructions in the art of Tai Chi from Beth. A new beginner’s class will start on Monday, January 11th, 9- 10:15 AM. Come and learn this relaxing technique and make positive changes in your body and mind. Please call to register. • SENIOR DAY - Come and join us every Wednesday for Senior Day and play a variety of games with some great people. Uno, Canasta, Pinochle, “42” Dominoes and Trivial Pursuit, at 9 AM. We also have Party Bridge at 12 PM. • HAIR COLOR 101 - Tuesday, January 26th, 6-7 PM. You’ll love this presentation by experienced Master Stylist and Salon owner, Kristie! She will teach you what you should know about hair colorings, different types of hair and about various coloring techniques. Please call to register. • AARP DRIVER SAFETY - An AARP representative will be at BCCC to conduct a Driver’s Safety Course on Wednesday, January 13th, 8 AM-1 PM. This course can assist you in receiving a discount on your auto insurance. Please call to register. • ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW - Thursday, January 28th, 12- 3 PM. View the art and crafts produced by our arts and crafts groups. There will be paintings, ceramics, needlework, quilts and many other works of arts. • BRUNO GROENING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - Join the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends as they pass on the simple teachings of Bruno Groening who had a precise, intuitive knowledge of a divine power that exists that can heal on Monday, January 25th, at 9 AM. Please call to register. • AEROBICS - Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:45-10:30 AM. Exercise with a group and strengthen your muscles. Help keep that weight down and keep in shape! • BEAR CREEK GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & LIBRARY - 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-3 PM. Welcome all researchers, Novice to Expert! Come join us and learn different ways to trace your family roots. Please call 281-859-1566 to join.
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• INDIAN STYLE VEGETARIAN COOKING DEMO - Are you interested in learning how to cook a healthy Indian style meal? Come join us for a fun cooking class! You will get to taste the dish and go home with the recipe. Cooking demos are every first Tuesday of the month from 10-11 AM. Please call to register. • YOGA - Every Monday & Friday at 7:30 AM and Wednesday at 7:15 AM. Relieve some of that Holiday stress by joining our yoga class for a more relaxed mind and body. Learn new exercise and breathing techniques. Please call to register. • NEEDLEWORK - Every Tuesday, 10-12 PM. Join us at Bear Creek Community Center for some sewing fun! Sew, visit and share your creative ideas with others • QUILTING - Thursdays, 9:30-12:30 PM. Come join our quilting group to share your quilting talents with new friends having the same interests. Please call to register.
JANUARY LAWN CARE Whether you’re new to Texas or have lived here all your life, you might be wondering how to keep your grass healthy throughout winter so you have a lush, green lawn come spring. If you need a few pointers, just follow these guidelines below and give your lawn the care it needs to thrive all year round! 1. Tailor your watering to the season. Since we rarely get snow in this part of Texas, our lawn still needs to be taken care of in winter. Keep in mind that grass needs about 1 to 2 inches of rain per week, including any rainfall. Be sure to water your lawn if it’s been a few weeks without rain, as it’s probably thirsty. In terms of when and how to water your lawn, early morning is best so it can dry throughout the day and stave off lawn diseases. 2. Try to stay off the lawn. It may be tempting to walk across your lawn as a shortcut, but use the designated walking paths if possible. Although grass is pretty resilient, it can still get worn down if it’s repeatedly trampled on. Likewise, try to keep your lawn clear of stray objects or children’s toys so it can breathe. And of course, if you park a car or truck on your lawn, your grass may not fare so well. 3. Use stray leaves to your advantage. Not only can a solid blanket of leaves suffocate your lawn, but they can provide warmth and shelter for a variety of lawn nuisances like rodents, fungi and insects. However, you don’t necessarily need to bag up all those leaves and take them to the curb. They can actually be a great source of nutrients for your grass if you turn them into a mulch. Courtesy of justrightlawns.com
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THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. When MLK Jr. was a little boy, it saddened him that he could not befriend people who were not black. He knew in his heart that just because people may look different on the outside, the contents of their hearts and their character is what makes a person valuable. Martin Luther King Jr. saw a social problem, developed a dream and eventually by taking action, he changed the United States as well as the world. He is still today among the most well-known social activists in the world. • Martin Luther King Jr. led the bus boycott in 1955 that was sparked by Rosa Parks. • He helped form the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957, an organization that worked for civil rights. • He was the leader of the entire civil rights movement in the 1960s that called for working out conflicts with kindness and love as opposed to hate and violence. • Martin Luther King Jr. fought for and achieve mandatory equal voting rights in America for blacks and whites. • Martin Luther King Jr. led lunch counter sit-ins where he and other blacks and whites demanded equal treatment in restaurants for people of all races. • Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent peaceful demonstrations proved to the world that action without violence can be effective and successful. • Because of Martin Luther King Jr., it is no longer legal in the United States to segregate or discriminate based on skin color. • The standard has been set for all nations to treat everyone equally regardless of skin color because of the work of Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy of: http://castle.eiu.edu/
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Are crows as smart as your 7-year-old? Numerous scientific studies indicate the answer to that question is yes. In a study done in 2014, crows were trained to match cards by rewarding them with food when a correct match was made. Then the experimenters decided to complicate the test by showing the crows cards that were not identical but had the same pattern. The crows were still able to match them. Then there’s the story of 8-year-old Gabi Mann from Seattle who began feeding neighborhood crows and in exchange for food, the birds began to bring her gifts.
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We are often asked, “What’s the best way of finding out whether or not a doctor of chiropractic can help my problem?” We believe the answer can be found in a complete chiropractic consultation and examination, including x-rays. And to help find out for sure, we will do a complete consultation and examination, including x-rays, if necessary, (procedures that normally cost $187.00 or more) for $25.00. We will make this special program available through January. The only exception to the offer involves personal injury cases (workers’ compensation and auto accidents) in which there is no charge directly to the patient.
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH and WELLNESS CENTER Corvids, the family of birds that includes crows, are thought by many scientists to be among the most intelligent animals on earth. Here are just a few of the reasons why. Keep in mind these conclusions are based on scientific tests. • Crows recognize faces and hold grudges. Just ask some researchers in Seattle what happens when you try an experiment on crows that they don’t like. • Crows have regional dialects and they communicate with each other. • Crows are problem-solvers. A crow unable to crack nuts was observed putting the nuts on the road and waiting until cars passed over them. • Crows use tools. In one experiment, a crow used a wire to retrieve a stick and then used it to reach some food it wanted. It was even smart enough to realize it had to bend the wire first in order to retrieve the stick. • Crows are caring and nurturing. In 1999, Wallace and Ann Collito of Massachusetts saw a very small kitten in their yard. They observed a crow feed the kitten and protect her from other animals. Crows are easily imprinted and when a crow is brought to TWRC Wildlife Center for rehabilitation, steps are taken to insure this doesn’t happen. If imprinted, the bird loses it fear of humans and can’t be released. While rehabilitating, human contact is kept to a minimum. Sometimes caregivers where masks or refrain from letting the bird see their face. This will insure a successful release. For more information about TWRC Wildlife Center, check out our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org. We are located at 10801 Hammerly Boulevard in Houston.
GRATITUDE CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER, HEALTHIER Health experts, psychologists and different schools of philosophy and religion said that gratitude is essential to live longer and happier lives and several studies on the scientific side of
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thankfulness also prove it. Researchers of a study published in Personal Relationships journal found that gratitude was linked to improved marriage outcomes. After surveying more than 460 couples by phone, the results showed that the power of thank you can go a long way in helping significant others feel appreciated, that their partners are committed to the relationship and that the partnership will last. Gratitude also helped protect a couple’s relationship from divorce and separation and that marital commitment is also protected from the negative consequences due to communication breakdown during conflicts. “Even if a couple is experiencing distress and difficulty in other areas, gratitude in the relationship can help promote positive marital outcomes,” said Allen Barton, a postdoctoral research associate at UGA’s Center for Family Research and the study’s lead author. Another recent research from the American Psychological Association published last April said that asymptomatic heart failure patients who kept a gratitude journal had markedly decreased levels of inflammation and improved cardiac health. More than 180 men and women participated in the study and had to keep a gratitude journal for at least eight weeks. Researchers found that those who committed to these journals had reduced circulation on inflammatory biomarkers of the disease as well as improved heart contractility and function. “It seems that a more grateful heart is indeed a more healthy heart and that gratitude journaling is an easy way to support cardiac health,” said Paul J. Mills, professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California. How does one practice gratitude even at times when it feels like there is nothing to be thankful for at all? One way to do this,
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some experts say, is in shifting the mindset to finding things to be grateful for, no matter how small it is. “It is relatively easy to be thankful for the most important and obvious parts of life - a happy marriage, healthy kids or living in America,” wrote Arthur Brooks, president of American Enterprise Institute and a writer for the New York Times. “But truly happy people find ways to give thanks for the little, insignificant trifles.” Courtesy of techtimes.com
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Declutter and depersonalize. Declutter books, pictures, knickknacks and anything else that is exclusively you. Paint walls in neutral tones. Real estate experts believe certain paint colors inspire buyers to put in an offer and often suggest that sellers repaint their home in these hues to create a blank canvas for optimal staging: Shaker Beige, Jackson Tan, Linen White and Mellow Yellow. (Most paint stores can do color matches) Turn on all the lights. If you don’t have enough light, things can look drab and dreary, especially if you have showings on a gray day. Adding floor lamps to rooms that don’t have enough light brighten things up. Set the table. Set up a blank dining table for a dinner party so there is a wow factor when buyers walk in and see your beautifully arranged table. Add mirrors. Mirrors make rooms look larger. Keep furniture proportional to the room. Strategically placing a minimal amount of furniture in a small space works better than over-crowding it with too much furniture Minimize art and decorations. When staging a room, use paintings that are landscapes or abstract or figurative art that brings out an accent color in the room without being too specific. Turn your bathroom into a spa. Purchase solid white towels, rugs and shower curtains when preparing to sell your home. These simple luxuries don’t cost much, but can make a significant difference in the feel of the room. Add pops of color. Now that you’ve painted the walls a pleasure neutral hue, think about adding in pops of color. These could be colorful pillows on couches and beds or a bowl of green Granny Smith apples in the kitchen. Clean out and organize closets. Make sure hangers are evenly spaced apart and match your shoes, purses and accessories to give a color-coordinated organized appearance inside your closet. Clear off countertops. Get rid of all clutter in bathrooms and kitchens except for the bare necessities that “read” bathroom (soap dish and a hand towel) or kitchen (coffee machine). Put a cookbook on a stand on a kitchen counter, Kitchens are often the number one priority on a buyer’s list, so make yours look as clean, open and spacious as possible. Don’t forget that while staging the inside of your home is important, the outside-the site of your curb appeal-is just as critical if you want your home to sell fast. Courtesy of parade.com
TRAIN THE BRAIN: SAY NO TO JUNK FOOD Many Americans will vow to give up junk food as a New Year resolution. You CAN eat as many healthy, whole foods as possible and the less junk food you eat, the less you want. Try the following tips: • Five Ingredient Rule: If there are more than five ingredients on a food label, don’t buy it. • Aim for Three Colors: A 2012 Cornell study found that people prefer three food items and three different colors on their plates,
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compared with more or less of either category. Therefore, instead of reaching for a candy bar, snack on nuts (loaded with healthy fats), fruit slices and a small square of dark chocolate to get a healthy variety of colors, textures and nutrients. • Break Your Routine: It only takes a few weeks to form a habit. So if you always associate 3 PM with a trip to the vending machine, start a tradition to walk around the block for five minutes instead. This may kick your craving altogether. • Make Healthy Food Your Treat: One of the best, easiest desserts? Stash red grapes in the freezer and cap off dinner with something sweet without kick-starting sugar cravings. • Keep the Healthy Stuff Handy: Store healthy foods you want to eat more front and center in your fridge and out on your countertops. • Know Your Trigger Foods: Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth for chocolate and red velvet anything or love salty treats like pretzels, know the foods that send you down the spiral of junk food binging. You’ve already accomplished half of the battle by identifying them. Keep them out of the house. Courtesy of rd.com
JUST FOR TODAY BY DEAR ABBY
This is one of the more popular requested columns from the famous advice columnist Dear Abby. Read on: Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon: JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
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JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine. JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot. JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer. JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly and not interrupt when someone else is talking. JUST FOR TODAY: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself. JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully - if only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it’s only around the block. JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.
JANUARY 2016 OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS January is observed as: • National Mentoring Month • National Glaucoma Awareness • Cervical Health Awareness Month • National Blood Donor Month • Thyroid Awareness Month • Birth Defects Prevention Month Birthstone: Garnet Fruit & Veggies for January: • Tangerines • Dried Cranberries • Sun Dried Tomatoes • Raisins • Yucca Root • Jicama • Sunchoke • Taro Root • Water Chestnut
January Flower: Carnation Astrological Signs: Capricorn and Aquarius
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Looking for a strong lady that wants to work around 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday from 2 PM - 7 PM, Saturdays flexible. English/Spanish speaking, must have SS and CPR valid. Training will be provided to help and teach 16 year old boy with disabilities. Towne Lake area, behind Lone Star College. Please call 713-446-9097.
HELP WANTED If you are reliable, punctual and can provide your own transportation, our family owned cleaning business is looking for you! Office cleaning crew - we especially need availability on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and some weekends. Construction cleaning crew - vigorous work with ability to climb a 2 story ladder, availability weekday mornings, occasional weekends. We offer competitive pay. Please email AandRcleaninginfo@yahoo.com. Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.
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Earn $30 to $50 dollars an hour promoting and selling women’s designer fashion jewelry. Work part-time and earn full-time pay with flexible hours. Earn trips, car allowance, free jewelry, plus money. Training provided, must have car and computer. Paid weekly, no experience is needed but previous direct sales are rewarded. Contact Amber, truetexas59@gmail.com, 713-5054250 or Judy, 979-450-0977. If no answer, please leave a voice mail message with reference to job and phone number. Peter’s Plumbing is hiring a licensed plumber. Please email resume to peterplumbing67@yahoo.com. Accounting Assistant, part-time to full-time, Bear Creek Golf Course. Must come in for application to interview, 16001 Clay Road, Houston, Tx 77084. Register Tapes Unlimited (A 25 year old advertising firm) is looking for Inside Sales/Telemarketing reps to work in our corporate office call center in the Houston/Katy area. We have a contract with over 10,000 major grocery chains in 47 states and Western Canada. Heavy Cold Calling to Business Owners, $10-$15/ Hour, Commissions and Bonuses. Hourly for the first 30 days based on experience. Full Time M-F. No Late nights or weekends, great environment, benefits after 60 days, No Experience needed: www.rtui.com To apply, send resume to jamelyn. brown@rtui.com. Do you like golf, the outdoors, meeting people and fun? We are hiring at the Bear Creek Golf Course, all positions, Greeters, food and beverage, Pro-Shop and maintenance. Pick up applications at the Pro-Shop, 16001 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084. Dependable Comfort Air & Heat is now hiring licensed technicians, installers and helpers. Competitive pay and 100% health coverage paid. Training available. 281-578-7245.
Pool Cleaner position available. Must have your own vehicle. Valid drivers license and insurance required. Background working with pools. Background check is required. Will train. Opportunity to move up into repair work. Make up to $600+ a week depends on experience and number of pools per week. We are a Leslie’s approved company. Constant referrals. Call 713-295-0797 or email resume to jpuctx@yahoo.com. Looking for people to work in the field services, crew workers and helpers to work on servicing irrigation systems for growing Irrigation Company, no experience needed, will train. Must have own transportation and clean driver’s license. Growth opportunity, Northwest Houston area. Email: sprinklerworkers@gmail.com. Plumbers or Apprentices for repair. Bilingual preferred. Please call 281-256-2239. Martial Arts USA is hiring qualified Tae Kwon Do Black Belts with WTF certification, over 18 years of age, background checks and interviews will be conducted. Contact Master Shin or Master An at 281-463-9333 or email YoungAn@cyfairtkd.com. Location, 8504 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095. The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person. Housekeepers needed. Great hours for moms with school age children. 281-861-0394. Dental Assistant needed, at least 2 years of experience, must be state licensed. 281-550-0900.
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